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Tag: African Cup of Nations

The Soweto Derby lived up to the hype, but South African football still stuck in its conservative ways

The Soweto Derby lived up to the hype, but South African football still stuck in its conservative ways

March 6, 2018 by Takudzwa Chikonzo

Takudzwa Chikonzo believes that South African football could be in a better state if the country can find ways of shifting its focus away from conservative football approaches.

Asamoah Gyan - Ghana's imperfect legend and one last roll of the dice

Asamoah Gyan – Ghana’s imperfect legend and one last roll of the dice

February 2, 2017 by Ross Findlay

Ahead of tonight’s AFCON semi-final, Ross Findlay discusses the legacy of Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan.

The end of an era for the Ivory Coast's Elephants

The end of an era for the Ivory Coast’s Elephants

February 14, 2015 by James Nolan

James Nolan reviews what has been a strong decade for football in the Ivory Coast as a legend calls it a day.

Hold the Back Page - The end of Harry Redknapp?

Hold the Back Page – The end of Harry Redknapp?

February 6, 2015 by Back Page Football

Neil Sherwin, Ger McCarthy and Paul Little discuss Harry Redknapp’s departure from QPR, a disappointing Deadline Day, the AFCON and the Asian Cup Final.

Are DR Congo's leopards rising from a prolonged slumber?

Are DR Congo’s leopards rising from a prolonged slumber?

February 4, 2015 by Matt Carter

DR Congo’s second half demolition of neighbours Republic of Congo offered signals that just maybe the sleeping giants are ready to rise, writes Matt Carter.

AFCON preview - can African football shine in an unlikely setting?

AFCON preview – can African football shine in an unlikely setting?

January 15, 2015 by Matt Carter

Matt Carter looks ahead to the African Cup of Nations which gets underway in Equatorial Guinea on Saturday.

Morocco withdrawals leaves AFCON in the balance

Morocco withdrawals leaves AFCON in the balance

November 10, 2014 by Matt Carter

Matt Carter reports on a 2015 ACFON in limbo and the complicated issues that have brought us to the tournament to the brink.

African Cup of Nations qualification - the key points

African Cup of Nations qualification – the key points

October 18, 2014 by Matt Carter

After another enthralling week of African Cup of Nations qualification, Matt Carter discusses all the key talking points.

Morocco raises 2015 AFCON uncertainty

Morocco raises 2015 AFCON uncertainty

October 14, 2014 by Matt Carter

The Ebola crisis has been a rumbling undercurrent to AFCON qualification, yet recent developments have seen the virus – purely in footballing terms – become a problem of tidal wave proportions.

Indomitable Lions regain roar in Yaoundé

Indomitable Lions regain roar in Yaoundé

September 12, 2014 by Matt Carter

After World Cup disaster, Matt Carter reports that Cameroon might have negotiated their way onto the roads of recovery.

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